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Feeling proud of myself. A big university wanted to vet me for a potential program in the future and so requested a visit outside of my posted hours. I told them a private tour is $10 per person (or good faith agreement to buy something). I'm trying hard not to say yes to everything.

20/10/26, 1:16 pm0 reposts55 likes

chairmanbell.bsky.social

@chairmanbell.bsky.social

Right principle, but wrong amount/approach, imo. Asking for $10 per person makes you sound like a tour guide, not a pro. Better would have been to say, for example: "My professional rate is $250/hour, though I could charge by the half hour. Shall I book your group for 30 minutes or a full hour?"

The Map Center

@mapcenter.com

This is smart. I'll use this to write up something more formal. For now they just agreed to come in during my open hours.

The Map Center

@mapcenter.com

Their previous speaker (who recommended me!) didn't get vetted. He just got paid. I'm trying to act like I'm worthy of the same treatment.